萩焼茶碗 – Sueji Kansetsu (Shogetsuan) – 附原装签名盒 – 日本 - 陶瓷 - 日本 - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

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■ Description

This is a Hagi ware tea bowl by Sueji Kansetsu of Shogetsuan.

Hagi ware is a traditional Japanese ceramic from Yamaguchi Prefecture, known for its soft clay texture, warm glaze tones, and the unique characteristic of changing appearance over time, often referred to as the “Seven Transformations of Hagi.” This piece also displays a gentle milky-white glaze combined with natural earthy tones, creating a calm and refined wabi-sabi aesthetic.

The form is well-balanced with a slightly rounded shape, offering both practicality and visual appeal for tea ceremony use. Inside the bowl, you can observe subtle glaze pooling and fine crackles (crazing), which will develop further character with continued use.

The foot (kodai) features a strong and expressive form, including intentional cut marks that are part of the original design. These are not chips or damage, but rather an important characteristic of the piece.

A signature can be found near the foot, and the accompanying wooden box (tomobako) confirms the work of “Sueji Kansetsu.”

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■ Size

Diameter: approx. 12.5 cm
Height: approx. 7.2 cm

Please note that slight variations may occur due to manual measurement.

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■ Condition

There are minor signs of age and use such as surface wear and light stains.

Crazing, glaze irregularities, and firing effects are natural characteristics of Hagi ware and are not defects.

No major chips or cracks are observed, and the overall condition is good.
Please refer to the photos for details.

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■ Included Items

Original wooden box (tomobako)

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■ Shipping

The item will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan.
For safe delivery, it will be securely packaged using a double-box method.

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■ Note

Irregularities such as glaze variations, crazing, and color changes are inherent characteristics of Hagi ware and should be appreciated as part of the piece’s uniqueness.